US Bridges

Beagle Road over Margie Lou Branch Trib

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Heidenheimer · Structure no. 090140AA5206001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beagle Road over Margie Lou Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Beagle Road over Margie Lou Branch Trib in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeagle Road
CrossesMargie Lou Branch Trib
Location0.20 MI E of Heidenheimer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0256, -97.29124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beagle Road over Margie Lou Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beagle Road over Margie Lou Branch Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Beagle Road over Margie Lou Branch Trib carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beagle Road over Margie Lou Branch Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Beagle Road over Margie Lou Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.